Healthcare in St. Louis, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.3%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
St. Louis has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.